2025
Letter: Implementing the Surprise Question in the Emergency Department: Reducing Time to Palliative Care Consultation and Hospital Length of Stay with Significant Cost Savings
Kim N, Segar N, Jubanyik K, Kapo J, Rhodes D. Letter: Implementing the Surprise Question in the Emergency Department: Reducing Time to Palliative Care Consultation and Hospital Length of Stay with Significant Cost Savings. Journal Of Palliative Medicine 2025, 28: 704-705. PMID: 40176462, DOI: 10.1089/jpm.2024.0466.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchSEEKING CONTINUITY: CARDIOLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE CLINICIANS’ PERSPECTIVES ON PALLIATIVE CARE INVOLVEMENT IN LVAD CARE
Sampath R, Terry B, Feder S, Morrison L, Beasley M. SEEKING CONTINUITY: CARDIOLOGY AND PALLIATIVE CARE CLINICIANS’ PERSPECTIVES ON PALLIATIVE CARE INVOLVEMENT IN LVAD CARE. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2025, 85: 1312. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(25)01796-6.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchPrimary palliative care in acute care surgery: an American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Critical Care Committee and Palliative Care Committee clinical consensus document
Kodadek L, Cook M, Young J, Cottrell-Cumber S, Farrell M, Jawa R, Kirsch J, Nohra E, Haruta A, Lueckel S, Maerz L, Toevs C, Sanchez S, Kaups K, Pathak A, Zonies D, Cuschieri J, Stein D, Cooper Z, Committee A, members A, Kodadek L, Young J, Farrell M, Jawa R, Kirsch J, Nohra E, Kaups K, Pathak A, Cuschieri J, Stein D, members A, Kodadek L, Cook M, Cottrell-Cumber S, Haruta A, Lueckel S, Maerz L, Toevs C, Sanchez S, Zonies D, Cooper Z. Primary palliative care in acute care surgery: an American Association for the Surgery of Trauma Critical Care Committee and Palliative Care Committee clinical consensus document. Trauma Surgery & Acute Care Open 2025, 10: e001616. PMID: 40395463, PMCID: PMC12090898, DOI: 10.1136/tsaco-2024-001616.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2024
Multidisciplinary Lessons from Palliative Extubations at Home
Breyre A, Grammatico M, Policastro A, Ingram C, Prsic E, Sussman L, Couturier K. Multidisciplinary Lessons from Palliative Extubations at Home. Prehospital Emergency Care 2024, ahead-of-print: 1-4. PMID: 39475704, DOI: 10.1080/10903127.2024.2420198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchIs Medical Assistance in Dying Part of Palliative Care?
Chochinov H, Fins J. Is Medical Assistance in Dying Part of Palliative Care? JAMA 2024, 332: 1137-1138. PMID: 39259560, DOI: 10.1001/jama.2024.12088.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2022
Utilization and Outcomes of Radiation in Stage IV Esophageal Cancer
Zhan P, Canavan M, Ermer T, Pichert M, Li A, Maduka R, Kaminski M, Johung K, Boffa D. Utilization and Outcomes of Radiation in Stage IV Esophageal Cancer. JTO Clinical And Research Reports 2022, 3: 100429. PMID: 36483656, PMCID: PMC9722471, DOI: 10.1016/j.jtocrr.2022.100429.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchStage IV esophageal cancerNational Cancer DatabaseEsophageal cancerCancer DatabaseRadiation doseSurvival advantageMedian total radiation dosePropensity score-matched pairsOutcome of radiationRetrospective cohort studyKaplan-Meier analysisTotal radiation doseAppropriate radiation dosePalliative regimensCohort studyMedian ageRadiation administrationSurvival associationsBetter survivalPatientsLocal controlCancerDosePalliationFurther studies
2020
Radiation Therapy for Patients with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
Miccio JA, Oladeru OT, Jun S, Johung KL. Radiation Therapy for Patients with Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma. Urologic Clinics Of North America 2020, 47: 399-411. PMID: 32600541, DOI: 10.1016/j.ucl.2020.04.011.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsStereotactic body radiation therapyRenal cell carcinomaAdvanced renal cell carcinomaCell carcinomaRadiation therapyMetastatic renal cell carcinomaExcellent local controlUse of radiotherapyBody radiation therapySelect patientsSurgical candidatesMetastatic sitesSurvival outcomesPrimary tumorImmune responseStereotactic radiosurgeryLocal controlPatientsMinimal toxicityCarcinomaTherapyFuture studiesPalliationRadiotherapyRadiosurgery
2019
Physiologic Basis of Symptoms in Pleural Disease
DeBiasi EM, Feller-Kopman D. Physiologic Basis of Symptoms in Pleural Disease. Seminars In Respiratory And Critical Care Medicine 2019, 40: 305-313. PMID: 31525806, DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1693648.BooksConceptsPleural effusionPleural pressureEffect of thoracentesisIdentification of patientsLength-tension relationshipUnexpandable lungMost patientsRespiratory musclesPerfusion matchingPleural diseaseLung volumeRespiratory mechanicsPhysiologic basisThoracentesisPathophysiological effectsPhysiologic parametersRespiratory systemPatientsEffusionImproved ventilationRoutine monitoringHeterogeneous populationOxygenationPalliationComplicationsModern Day Care of Patients With Single Ventricle Heart Disease: Late Complications of Fontan Palliation
Simmons M, Elder R. Modern Day Care of Patients With Single Ventricle Heart Disease: Late Complications of Fontan Palliation. Current Pediatrics Reports 2019, 7: 53-61. DOI: 10.1007/s40124-019-00192-7.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchFontan palliationSingle ventricle heart diseaseLate hepatic complicationsHepatic complicationsPulmonary vasodilatorsReviewThe majorityFontan failureVascular complicationsFontan operationLate complicationsHeart failureHeart diseaseLymphatic complicationsNovel therapiesLiver cancerHigh riskComplicationsRecent FindingsRecentScoring systemPatientsDay carePalliationTherapyStructural complicationsSeparate entitiesInterventional Oncology in Immuno-Oncology Part 1: Thermal Ablation
Slovak R, Raja J, Case M, Kim H. Interventional Oncology in Immuno-Oncology Part 1: Thermal Ablation. Digestive Disease Interventions 2019, 03: 143-154. DOI: 10.1055/s-0039-1679935.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchImmune responseThermal ablationSitu tumor vaccineSystemic immunological effectsAnticancer immune responseAdaptive immune responsesFocused ultrasound ablationTumor vaccinesImmunological effectsAblative techniquesInterventional oncologyInvasive formUltrasound ablationAblationResponseMonotherapyPalliationImmunotherapyCryoablationMalignancyVaccineOncology
2018
Coronary sinus ostial atresia: A rare associated anomaly that should be remembered in patients undergoing univentricular palliation
Çevik A, Ertürk M, Balcı Ş, Yalçın K, Karacı A. Coronary sinus ostial atresia: A rare associated anomaly that should be remembered in patients undergoing univentricular palliation. The Anatolian Journal Of Cardiology 2018, 20: 303-304. PMID: 30391970, PMCID: PMC6280275, DOI: 10.14744/anatoljcardiol.2018.84453.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2017
Advanced Endoscopic Procedures
Farrell J. Advanced Endoscopic Procedures. 2017, 151-169. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-58256-6_8.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchAdvanced endoscopic proceduresEndoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatographyPancreatic cancerEndoscopic proceduresEndoscopic ultrasoundMultidisciplinary management approachManagement of patientsPalliation of patientsEndoscopic enteral stent placementEnteral stent placementRetrograde cholangiopancreatographySurgical approachStent placementCancerPatientsPalliationCholangiopancreatographyDiagnosis
2016
P079 The Use of Hospice Experiences to Improve Palliative Care Skills in Undergraduate Medical Students: Results of a Systematic Review of the Evidence-Based Teaching Literature
Weleff J, Leong R, Kiri D. P079 The Use of Hospice Experiences to Improve Palliative Care Skills in Undergraduate Medical Students: Results of a Systematic Review of the Evidence-Based Teaching Literature. Journal Of Pain And Symptom Management 2016, 52: e84-e85. DOI: 10.1016/j.jpainsymman.2016.10.171.Peer-Reviewed Original Research“Frontiers in Fontan failure: A summary of conference proceedings”
Hebson C, Book W, Elder RW, Ford R, Jokhadar M, Kanter K, Kogon B, Kovacs AH, Levit RD, Lloyd M, Maher K, Reshamwala P, Rodriguez F, Romero R, Tejada T, Valente A, Veldtman G, McConnell M. “Frontiers in Fontan failure: A summary of conference proceedings”. Congenital Heart Disease 2016, 12: 6-16. PMID: 27597140, DOI: 10.1111/chd.12407.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2015
Results of Primary Repair Versus Shunt Palliation in Ductal Dependent Infants With Pulmonary Atresia and Ventricular Septal Defect
Alsoufi B, Mori M, McCracken C, Williams E, Samai C, Kogon B, Ferguson E, Kanter K. Results of Primary Repair Versus Shunt Palliation in Ductal Dependent Infants With Pulmonary Atresia and Ventricular Septal Defect. The Annals Of Thoracic Surgery 2015, 100: 639-646. PMID: 26138768, DOI: 10.1016/j.athoracsur.2015.05.017.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsExtra-cardiac malformationsPrimary biventricular repairExtracorporeal membrane oxygenationBlalock-Taussig shuntVentricular septal defectBiventricular repairRisk factorsPulmonary atresiaMultivariable analysisShunt palliationSeptal defectRight ventricular outflow tract reoperationPostoperative extracorporeal membrane oxygenationSecond stage repairAssociated risk factorsUse of conduitsHospital mortalityMedian ageMembrane oxygenationWorse survivalImproved survivalPrimary repairMedian weightStage repairPalliationTRENDS IN RIGHT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION AND TRICUSPID REGURGITATION AFTER SINGLE VENTRICLE PALLIATION OF HYPOPLASTIC LEFT HEART SYNDROME AND THEIR DIFFERENTIAL IMPACT ON SURVIVAL
Wilder T, Blackstone E, Rajeswaran J, Caldarone C, Gruber P, Alsoufi B, Jaquiss R, Tchervenkov C, Jaggers J, Si M, Mascio C, Pizarro C, Overman D, Hickey E. TRENDS IN RIGHT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION AND TRICUSPID REGURGITATION AFTER SINGLE VENTRICLE PALLIATION OF HYPOPLASTIC LEFT HEART SYNDROME AND THEIR DIFFERENTIAL IMPACT ON SURVIVAL. Journal Of The American College Of Cardiology 2015, 65: a504. DOI: 10.1016/s0735-1097(15)60504-6.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2014
Intraductal Radiofrequency Ablation for Management of Malignant Biliary Obstruction
Rustagi T, Jamidar PA. Intraductal Radiofrequency Ablation for Management of Malignant Biliary Obstruction. Digestive Diseases And Sciences 2014, 59: 2635-2641. PMID: 24906696, DOI: 10.1007/s10620-014-3237-9.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsIntraductal radiofrequency ablationSelf-expandable metal stentsMalignant biliary obstructionRadiofrequency ablationBiliary obstructionEndoscopic ablative techniquesMalignant biliary stricturesTreatment of occlusionPalliative managementBiliary stricturesBile ductLocal tumorPercutaneous approachMalignant stricturesAblative techniquesTumor ingrowthMetal stentsStrictureCurrent standardObstructionOcclusionAblationPalliationPatencyDirect affect
2013
Features of portal hypertension are associated with major adverse events in Fontan patients: The VAST study
Elder RW, McCabe NM, Hebson C, Veledar E, Romero R, Ford RM, Mahle WT, Kogon BE, Sahu A, Jokhadar M, McConnell ME, Book WM. Features of portal hypertension are associated with major adverse events in Fontan patients: The VAST study. International Journal Of Cardiology 2013, 168: 3764-3769. PMID: 23849105, PMCID: PMC3805740, DOI: 10.1016/j.ijcard.2013.06.008.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsMajor adverse eventsPortal hypertensionAdverse eventsPost-Fontan patientsFontan patientsVAST scoresSingle-ventricle palliationFuture prospective studiesCongestive hepatopathyEarly referralHeart transplantRetrospective reviewClinical manifestationsProspective studyHepatic fibrosisClinical significanceHypertensionLiver evaluationPatientsLogistic regressionTransplantScoresSignificant relationshipPalliationFontan
2011
The Neonate After Cardiac Surgery: What do You Need to Worry About in the Emergency Department?
Aronson P, Chen J. The Neonate After Cardiac Surgery: What do You Need to Worry About in the Emergency Department? Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine 2011, 12: 313-322. DOI: 10.1016/j.cpem.2011.09.005.Peer-Reviewed Educational MaterialsCongenital heart diseaseEmergency departmentHeart diseaseLife-threatening complicationsPostoperative dysrhythmiasPostoperative complicationsCardiac surgeryCardiac lesionsAirway managementCommon surgeryPatient populationVascular accessProcedural sedationSurgical correctionNeonatesComplicationsSurgeryDiseaseDepartmentPalliationDysrhythmiasSedationDerangementLesions
2004
Quality of life (QOL) and pain in advanced stage prostate cancer: impact of missing data on evaluating palliation in SWOG 9916
Berry D, Moinpour C, Jiang C, Vinson L, Lara P, Lanier S, Taplin M, Burch P, Petrylak D, Crawford E. Quality of life (QOL) and pain in advanced stage prostate cancer: impact of missing data on evaluating palliation in SWOG 9916. Journal Of Clinical Oncology 2004, 22: 4579-4579. DOI: 10.1200/jco.2004.22.14_suppl.4579.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
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